One Woman's Decades-Long Fight To Make Juneteenth A U.S. Holiday
"We can all finally celebrate. The whole country together," says Opal Lee, 94, who has been working for years to make Juneteenth a federal holiday.
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Snapchat Ends 'Speed Filter' That Critics Say Encouraged Reckless Driving
The messaging app popular with teens is dropping a feature first launched in 2013. After several deadly car crashes involving the filter, Snap was the target of numerous lawsuits.
Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh's Rise Continues To Fascinate In 'Dissent'
Kavanaugh's confirmation hearing for the top court still sticks in the minds of those all along the political spectrum; it's the subject of several books, including a new one by Jackie Calmes.
The Justice Department Overturns Policy That Limited Asylum For Survivors Of Violence
In a victory for survivors of domestic and gang violence, the Department of Justice on Wednesday vacated the controversial Trump-era decisions.
A New Lawsuit Aims To Stop Indiana From Pulling Unemployment Benefits Early
Indiana is one of eight states that are scheduled to end expanded pandemic unemployment benefits this weekend.
Israel Hits Hamas Targets With The 1st Airstrikes Since Cease-Fire Deal
The Israel Defense Forces said its fighter jets struck two Hamas military compounds early Wednesday morning.
Documents Show Trump Pressed DOJ Officials To Reverse Election Results
House Democrats are uncovering evidence of ex-President Donald Trump's extensive pressure campaign to overturn 2020's election results. A House panel released 232 pages of emails and other documents.
Lina Khan, Prominent Big Tech Critic, Will Lead The FTC
The bipartisan vote in the Senate on Tuesday gives one of the most prominent skeptics of the tech industry a key role in shaping government regulation of the tech industry.
Biden Wants To End For-Profit Immigrant Detention. His Administration Isn't So Sure
Since the campaign trail, President Biden has said he wants to close privately run immigrant detention centers. But immigrant advocates say his administration isn't following through on his promises.
The Violent Arrest Of A Woman With Dementia Highlights The Lack Of Police Training
Advocates say the case puts a spotlight on how ill-prepared police are when encountering someone with a mental disability.